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I often have people ask me what is the difference between the cheaper tablets that are usually sold under the name aPad (which are sometimes as low as ) and the more expensive models which look the same (but which are often called the iPed.) People often ask things like “if I can get one model for and another for 0, why wouldn’t I get the cheaper model?  Is there a big difference between the two?”

The answer really depends on how you’re going to be using the tablet, and on which functions, and also how often.  Yes, there are aPad tablets that sell for as low as .  And these do perform the basic functions of a tablet like the iPad.  So yes, you really can surf the web, check and compose email, listen to music, take photos, and read ebooks on these cheaper tablets.  But, you may have a harder time with video because the processors are a smaller and slower.

This is one of the main differences between a aPad and a 0 iPed.  The cheaper models have an older and slower chip.  They also usually have an older, more outdated version of Google Android’s operating.  And, they will not accommodate as much memory.  They often don’t look quite as authentic as some of the better, faster models.  You’ll sometimes see that they are a little more bulky and have a red tool button in the center.

Still, if you’re going to be a light user and don’t need speed or high definition video, these cheaper models do get the job done.  They could work nicely for students who are light users and who won’t need the more advanced applications. But heavy users who want to watch a lot or movies or Youtube will often be happier with the iPeds with the rockchip processor as you don’t get any of the lag. (You can see an example of these at http://tabletclonereview.com.)

But only you can decide which of these categories you fall into. For basic use, the aPads can most certainly provide a lot of the same features in some very sleek housing.  I know many children who would be thrilled with one.  But more sophisticated users with more extensive needs (my teenager comes to mind) might prefer to pay a little more and get a little more with the iPed.  Since some consumers love video and Youtube, the aPads probably aren’t for everybody.  But, I think that many people would still be amazed what can get you, even if it is a bit slower, has an older operating system, and houses a bit less memory.

If you want to see some examples of the aPed or have a look at some of the differences between the cheaper and later versions, take a look at the iPed Review Website located at http://tabletclonereview.com/

It is a little over two months since I got my hands on the iPad (WiFi model).
Get ready for the iPad clones. In a week that, according to Apple, saw iPad sales hit the two million unit mark,another portable “ipad” has launch and it’s available to order now at esaleschina.com.

It comes with a 7-inch wide touch screen with a resolution of 800×480 pixels to provide a fantastic multimedia and internet experience. APad is an computer tablet that runs on Android 1.5 operating system. The android aPad is powered by 600 MHz Rockchip 2808A processor with 128 MB of RAM. It also comes with a microSD slot that supports from 2GB to 16GB and a Wi-Fi 802.11b / g connectivity, Google map via GPS Connection, accelerometer, USB ports, built-in webcam for online video chatting, a battery capacity of 3000 mAh and supports a wide range of audio and video formats as well as images. The APad is the perfect companion for an easy network life.

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What applications come preinstalled on android APad? The APad comes with the essential Google apps that you can’t live without, like Gmail, Google Maps, and most importantly, Android Market. With just one click, Android Market lets you connect instantly to the tens of thousands of Android applications that are compatible with your APad.

What extra applications can you install on your APad? Search or just browse the Android Market to see the amazing choice of games and apps available for download. If you chat with your friends a lot, you will definitely want messaging applications like Skype and MSN. If you love social networking, then you go grab Twitter, Facebook, WordPress, and YouTube! And if you like games, sports, news, entertainment, shopping, or even just silly sound boards, then you will find more than enough apps to keep you busy in the Android Market!

The APad is your pad, so go ahead and pimp it. Choose a desktop image you like (the longer the better), use the icons you want, and place them where you want. You can connect a mouse or keyboard to enrich your surfing experience, and hook up an external speaker with 3.5 mm to enjoy better audio. And don’t forget to pick up silicon covers and screen protectors to keep your APad safe!

Want to make the APad even better? Then you add a USB modem! A USB modem lets you connect your APad to the interent through your SIM card’s 3G or 2G data plan. What does that mean? That means you can go online anytime, anywhere! That’s righ! No need to worry about the availability of WiFi!

The APad features a highly responsive 7 inch touch screen with 800 * 480 resolution, so you can enjoy full screen 720P high definition movies. With a 600 MHz processor running Android 1.5, you can browse the web, run your favorite apps, and watch movies seamlessly. Load your favorite media files using the Micro SD (TF) card slot. And take pictures and videos of you and your friends with the front 1.3 MP camera.

There is so much you can do with your APad, but the best part is discovering for yourself all the features available in this amazing device. So don’t wait another minute, go to android website and pick up your APad today!

2000000! This is the iPad listed in the April 3 after a period of less than 60 days of sales. Apple announced through the official channels of sales of this proud achievement.Faced with such strong market demand, the major manufacturers have announced the launch of their Tablet PC

Dell’s Streak (top right), a 5-inch tablet powered by Android, launched Tuesday in the U.K. and the device will come to the U.S. later in the summer. Samsung announces Galaxy S Android ipad……
In the high-stakes race to catch Apple Inc.’s hit iPad, the Android operating system that Google Inc. popularized in tablet pc is emerging as an early front-runner. The Android tablets are coming and this time Apple won’t have a big head start.

The big difference with the Android ipad army is that the Apple iPad doesn’t have much of a head start. Apple’s iPhone had a few years on the first Android device. Google’s Android platform is growing quickly, but isn’t likely to catch the iPhone in terms of smartphone market share any time soon. Google’s Android will be a solid No. 3 in smartphones.

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However, tablets are a different story. Apple’s iPad isn’t as expensive as originally thought, but it’s not going to be 9 any time soon. Android ipad will hit that price point. Just to reiterate: None of these Android devices are going to matter to Apple, which doesn’t sweat market share standings.

The big question is how long it takes an Android ipad equivalent to the HTC Droid Incredible to form. The Incredible is a solid iPhone rival, but Apple had a few years to establish the its smartphone before real rivals surfaced. The iPad is a big success, but will only have a head start of a quarter or two before Android tablets appear everywhere.

Can Android ipad reach feature parity on the iPad while squeezing Apple on price?

But when it comes to tablets, operating systems and applications may become even more important differentiators—just as software became a huge advantage for Apple with the iPhone.

“Without applications, the device itself means nothing,”said Barry Lam, chairman of the contract laptop manufacturer Quanta Computer Inc., during a recent investor conference.

Google’s Android operating system, as it did in smartphones, is emerging as the most potent alternative to Apple’s technology. “The tablet trend is clearly going toward Android,”said Jack Kang, director of technical marketing for Marvell Technology Group Ltd.

Android offers several attractions. Most of the 50,000 apps that have been written for cellphones that use the operating system should run in some fashion on Android-based tablets. Android also allows most programs to work even if manufacturers change the underlying chip architecture. And Google doesn’t charge companies for using it.

If anyone’s coming back from China, I hope they’re bringing back an Android iPad, as reported on Japanese TV news. This looks like the first iPadalike to go on sale, and a large part of its appeal is the low price (8). However, I expect some rather more expensive devices will be shown at this week’s Computex trade show in Taiwan, starting with MSI’s Wind Pad 110, which has an ARM processor running Google’s Android mobile phone operating system. Acer, Dell and Lenovo are also tipped to enter the market at some point.

I often receive questions about whether the iPad clones (like the iPed, aPad, ePed, etc.) are capable of doing word processing and whether they do it well or if this is an easy task. They certainly can do word processing and they do it mostly like the iPad. You type away on the touch screen QWERTY keyboard. Some people have no problem with this and find that they are actually faster on the touchscreen than your regular cramped, laptop or notebook keyboard.

But some would rather have more traditional keyboard, especially if they are doing a lot of word processing. I hear this request most often from students or professionals that need to do a lot of writing for school or work. They sell keyboards for these iPad clones which connect via the USB port. They also have wireless keyboards if you would prefer that.

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Keep in mind that the iPad clones use Google’s android operating system. There are many office and word processing applications to chose from. You can browse the marketplace to see which might work best for you. The bottom line is that these knock off tablets are designed to work like the iPad does. Although word processing is likely not the most popular task on these tablets, it is a function that works. And many don’t have an issue with it. But if you have large hands or just like using a traditional keyboard with raised keys, you most definitely have that option also. They even make cases with the keyboard built right in so that you don’t have carry anything extra. After all, a big draw to the iPad clones is that they are so small and sleek.

To read a review (and see video, specs, and photos) of what I think is the best iPad clone, please see http://tabletclonereview.com/

For more information on accessories (including keyboards, cases, chargers, etc.) for the iPad clones (like the iPed, aPad, and ePad,) please see http://tabletcloneaccessories.com/

Other than the monetary savings, probably the thing that people are most interested about concerning the iPad clones is their ability to allow you to watch video and get online. If you combine these two things, then all sorts of possibilities open up. Like watching YouTube videos and your favorite TV shows online.

Even the cheapest iPed iPad clones have the ability to do this. (These models are someimes also sold under different names like aPad, iRobot, iTablet, and ePad.) All of them allow for you to get online and they support video. The difference in user experience will typically relate to the definition of the picture and any lag time with the video. Some of the cheaper models have slower chips so you’ll typically see a bit of a lag if you’re watching video or YouTube. (And sometimes you’ll need to download the free android YouTube app if it doesn’t come pre installed on your tablet.)

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In my opinion, the fastest models are those with the rockchip processor. Not do they have a faster chip than many other models, but they have a higher screen resolution and a sharper picture. Sometimes on the cheaper models, the sound is slightly behind the picture, but this isn’t the case with the rockchip models. (You can see an example here.)

The fastest choices do cost a bit more. The iPed replicas range in cost from anywhere to to around 0. However, even the most expensive models are still much cheaper than the original iPad and if you’re going to be surfing the web a lot or watching a lot of video, the extra cost can be worth the much higher user experience. The rockchip models, at least in my opinion, offer the closest user experience to the original iPad

Plus, they offer some bonuses too like a SD memory slot to expand memory, a USB port, a removable battery and a digital camera and web cam. They can also accomplish the other iPad type features like playing music, reading ebooks, texting, chatting, and listening to the radio, etc. 

If you want to see how good the iPed really is, you can read a review, and see video, close up photos, full specifications, and real time pricing at the iPed Review Website located at http://tabletclonereview.com/

There’s no question that the iPad clones are becoming increasingly popular. Some of them have proven to have all of the desired features (plus a few bonuses) in a very high quality package.) So, many consumers are moving past their doubts and considering buying one of these models because of the money savings and the generous features.

But sometimes, I hear from people who tell me that they’re concerned about the availability of the accessories for these knocks off or replicas (that are sold under names like iPed, aPad, ePad, iTablet, etc.) As of this writing, I’m really starting to see a large availability of most everything that you would need if you were the owner of one of these clones. And because like the tablets themselves there generally isn’t a name brand connected to these accessories, they’re often very inexpensive. You can see a list of the most popular accessories (as well as general price estimates) at http://tabletcloneaccessories.com/,) but below, I’ll list some of the more popular accessories that you might be concerned about.

This is probably the most searched accessory. Everyone wants to protect their investment. And the covers allow for you to personalize your tablet. And although your stereotypical black leather choices are popular, these really do run the gauntlet. They have very masculine and feminine colors and materials. (Yes, you can certainly find a pink case or skin for your iPed, but they also come in red, black, blue, purple, and about every color under the sun.)

In addition to the soft materials like leather, you can also find hard cases or soft silicone skins. They also have the soft pouches with the draw string top and the kick stand type that will stand up and allow you to read the tablet while you’re not having to hold it.

These are so cheap but such a good idea. They are like little stickers that stick on your screen to protect it from dirt, scratches and spills. Typically, a bunch of these will come in package so that you can replace them when they begin to show some wear.

Yes, you can do word processing on these clone tablets. But they also do have a USB port that will allow you to connect a physical keyboard to the tablet to make things easier. There are also both wireless and USB mice. They even have cases that have a retractable keyboard built right in which makes things quite convenient.

You don’t really need a stylus for these iPad clones because they are touch screens, of course. But some people really don’t like getting finger prints or smudges all over their screen (although there all little wipes that you can get for this.) But, a way around the smudges is to use a stylus, which is readily available and usually around .99.

Both of these are easy to get a hold and are eventually necessary. There are both home, computer and car chargers.

I’ve noticed that many savvy sellers have started to bundle accessories. For example, you might see an iPed / aPad case, screen protector, charger, and headphones all bundled together for one price (usually around or so.) This can be a cheaper way to buy what you need.

For more information (choices, pricing, availability) for any accessories for the android tablet clones (the iPed, aPad, ePad, etc.)  please see http://tabletcloneaccessories.com/

I’ve recently begun to get a lot of questions about buying an iPed (one of the more popular of the iPad clones.) People want to know where they can get one, how much they can expect to pay, what makes one model different from another, and whether they would be happy with one of the replicas or knockoffs.

I will try to address these concerns in the following article in addition to telling you what you need to think about before you buy or purchase one of these iPeds (which are sometimes called aPad, ePed, or iTablet by some sellers.)

Some people who contact me think that there’s some catch with the clones or that they can’t possibly contain the same features at a lower price. Some of them do. No, none of them are going to be an iPad. But, the better knock offs have the original features with a few bonuses (like USB ports, expandable memory, and camera / web cam.) It’s just that the quality of these can vary as much as the price does.

The thing is, there are many versions of the knock off iPads and different sellers call them different things. The quality of these tablets differs greatly. I mean, you can certainly get a basic knock off tablet with most of the standard features in the – 0 dollar range. But the low prices of these models will generally reflect their quality.

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In order to determine how much you want to spend, it sometimes help to determine what you’re going to use the tablet for. If you’re going to be doing basic web browsing, surfing, word processing, and playing media, then one of the cheaper models may well be all that you need.

But if you’re going to be a heavy user who needs more memory or who is going to be watching a lot of YouTube and video and who greatly values speed, then you might want to spend a touch more for the iPeds with more memory and a faster processor.

The answer to this question is going to depend on who you ask and on how much money you want to spend. But in my opinion, many people have the highest customer satisfaction with the iPeds which have more memory, and the faster rock chip processor. (You can see examples at http://tabletclonereview.com/)

These models also often have the latest version of the android operating system. Yes, they’re a bit more (averaging around 0 or so,) but they’re also lightning fast, don’t lag or bog down and play YouTube and movies flawlessly (although you’ll have to install the app for this with some models.)

The bottom line is that not all iPeds are created equally. It’s advisable to carefully read the item description and check the feedback of whatever seller you are dealing with. Generally good sellers display their feedback prominently in the item description.

If you want to see how good the iPed really is, you can read a review, and see video, close up photos, full specifications, and real time pricing at the iPed Review Website located at http://tabletclonereview.com/.

As the iPad apad china goes international today, the Asian market will be faced with a choice of two very similarly named options: the United States’ iPad or China’s new product, the iPed.
According to a TBS news special as reported by Kotaku, the iPed is on sale in Shenzhen, China. Why go to Shenzhen besides the iPed? To visit the Foxconn plant, which “just so happens” to be the manufacturing site for the iPad and the iPhone.

At a distant glance, or at a slightly closer glance when I’m not wearing my glasses, the products in packaging look exactly the same, but upon further, much closer inspection, the iPed does at least say iPed on it.

The manual, on the other hand, says APad, which also happens to be the name of the protagonist in China’s epic whaling novel, Moby Deck.

Name disparities aside, there are legitimate differences between the two products. The iPed is heavier and it run’s Google’s Android operating system. The biggest distinction for some people? The iPed costs just over 100 U.S. dollars, while the iPad is going for just over 530.
Copied tech has always been a bit of a nuisance, but that price difference is really astounding, especially in the middle of such a phenomenon. Unless someone finds a fatal flaw with the iPed fast, there could be some real intense tablet competition.
For reference, here are the two side by side:

And here’s the news report, which you may not be able to understand if you don’t speak Japanese, but the visuals for which tell a good chunk of the story: http://www.sourcinggate.com/m70003-irobot-iped-apad-tablet-china-ipad-70-inch-touch-sreen-android-17-tablet-pc-mid-p-9287.html

Over the last several weeks, I’ve been getting a lot of request to review the iPed, the leading and best selling clone of the iPad.  I’ve held off for a while because I was waiting for the dust to settle somewhat.  I’ve also been digging around trying to determine what I feel is the best model.  Nonetheless, in the following article, I’m going to review the iPed (which is sometimes also called the aPad or EPad) and tell you whether it’s decent and where I feel it actually beats out the iPad in some areas.

I thought I’d get this out of the way because obviously, the cost discount on these clones is the major thing that makes consumers so interested in them.  You can get a basic iPed for around .  And, this basic model has all of the key features of the iPad that allow use to use the internet and enjoy media and communicating.  The difference in the cost of the different iPed versions come down to the chip, the memory and the age of the operating system.  But, even the best iPeds are only around 0. 

This is huge difference between the 9 that you’ll pay for an iPad.  Also, the clones allow you to tether the tablet when you don’t have use of WiFi so that you can chose the cheapest data option for you when you can’t find a hotspot.

 If all you’re looking for is a way to enjoy the features of these tablets without the price tag of a logo, then the clones easily accomplish this.  Basically, you’re getting the web usage, messaging, music, movies, word processing, and an ereader in nearly the same housing as the iPad. 

There is a difference in operating system. The iPed uses Google’s open source android operating system while Apple’s iPad uses IOS. This means that you’ll be your apps from the android marketplace rather than from apple.

Not all iPeds are created equal although all will do the things that you need them to do.  They do have a responsive touch screen.  The resolution is good. The sound on the speakers is crisp.  But, if you’re looking for speed and higher definition on movie and video, you might want to check out the rockchip processor models.  These perform at a higher level and have very high customer satisfaction.  It really just depends on what you’re going to be using the tablet for.  If you’re just checking email, listening to music, and reading ebooks, the models will likely be more than fine.

But if you’re going to be a heavy user and are going to run videos, movies and want to do heavy browsing, word processing, file sharing, etc., then you’re going to see a speed difference in the processor with the rockchip. And, depending on how you’re going to use the tablet, upgrading might be worth it, especially since you’re still saving 0 on the cost of an iPad.

There a couple of places where the clone really shines.  It has a camera and web cam while the iPad doesn’t.  It also has a USB port.  And, it features an SD slot so that you can add to your memory.  Finally, you can remove the battery yourself which frees you from a commitment even more.

At the end of the day, my opinion is that these clones are a nice alternative to the real thing. They give you the features without the pricetag. You don’t get the status of the real logo or the apps store, but if the features and a lower cost is is what you’re looking for, then they might be a good match for you.

If you want to see how good the iPed really is, you can read a review, and see video, close up photos, full specifications, and real time pricing at the iPed Review Website located at http://tabletclonereview.com/

I’ve begun to have people ask me what, if any, are the differences in those iPad clones that are called aPad and those that are called iPed. Is there any certain feature or hardware that makes one different or better than the other? And if so, which would be the better fit for a certain type of consumer? I will try to address these concerns in the following article.

Unfortunately, this topic can get a bit murky because if you Google the terms “aPad” or “iPed,” you will sometimes see the exact same tablet marketed under different names. This can vary by seller, by company, and by country. And this doesn’t make things all that easy for consumers.

Frankly, you’ll generally see similar knock off tablets which look the same priced anywhere from – 5. Many have similar features. But the difference often lies in the processor, operating system and memory. And this is generally true no matter what the tablet is being called (no matter whether the term is iPed, aPad, ePad, irobot, iTablet, etc.)

However, to make things as simple as possible, I’m going to compare what to me is the best selling and most popular aPad and what is the best selling and most popular among the iPeds. Hopefully this way, you will at least know what you should be looking for no matter what name you is being used.

Generally speaking, tablets found under the term aPad tend to be a bit cheaper and have less memory, slower chips, and older operating systems. In general (at least in my opinion) aPad is the more general of these two terms. That’s why, if you goggled both terms, you’d likely get more hits under the term aPad. It’s sort of a catch all phrase for some of the cheaper models.

With that said though, if you take a look at some of the best selling aPads, you’ll see a decent quality tablet (which is, as you’ll see below, incredibly similar to the best selling iPad.) There’s a 7 inch aPed with 2GB of built in memory that can support much more. It has 256 MB of ram. It has a camera, USB port, and the ability to browse the web, do word processing, listen to music, read ebooks, and check your email, etc. This popular model costs somewhere in the low 0 – 0 range. This one is a brisk seller.

Now, onto a brisk selling iPed. It too has a 7 inch screen and the ability to browse the web, check email, listen to music, read ebooks, word process, etc. But it can also flawlessly watch movies, YouTube, and video. It too has expandable memory and it also runs Google android. The difference is in the rock chip processor which is faster. Now, this may not make a difference to you if you’re not going to watch YouTube or a lot of video. But often where you will notice the difference in the rock chip processor is in the video quality because this model allows for the viewing of many different video formats and speeds. You won’t see the lag or the out of sync voices with this one, which is why it’s a bit more at around 0.

Does this mean that you should buy a tablet under the name of one of these terms over another? I don’t think so. I actually think that what the tablet includes and seller feedback is much more important than what the tablet is being called.

You may notice that many sellers will call their tablet “aPed / iPed / ePad” in the title. They aren’t doing this because they have a new product or because they are confused about what to call it. They are doing this to get more hits on their listing. And they know that these terms are used interchangeably. So to me, what’s inside the housing and whether this fits your needs is more important than what the tablet is called.

 You can read a review, and see video, close up photos, full specifications, and real time pricing on both the aPad and the iPed at the iPed Review Website located at http://tabletclonereview.com/.