The Tablets of 2011

The tablet has come a long way in the space of a year and a half and tablets are set to be huge Christmas sellers. So, what are the best tablets on the market and what should you expect from your large touch screen device?IPad 2Obviously the iPad 2 offers a user experience that is unrivalled at the moment. The super slim tablet, which is less than 9mm thick, is the second creation of the Apple flat screen computer and currently offers the most complete experience and can be purchased for less with a Meteor promo codeThe aluminium back and the beautiful aesthetics are paired with the A5 processor of 1GHz. This dual core chip is combined with IOS 5, the Apple operating system to create a formidable tablet. Apple's innovations in the iCloud area as well as the array of applications on offer for the device make it the complete tablet experience. The device comes in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB options and can be purchased in either Wi-Fi or 3G models. Combining the gadget with the numerous promo codes on the Internet and a fast 3G service, such as the one offered by Meteor.ie can create a blisteringly fast device and amazing value with a discount code.HP TouchPadThough not just as complete of device as the iPad, the HP TouchPad is well renowned for its low cost price after HP decided it wasn't going to make anymore within weeks of releasing it. The HP uses the WebOS operating system it purchased from Palm and is a very good tablet - even at its original price.The reason people may go about choosing to purchase one of these devices is the price. The HP can be bought for less than 200 Euro - about half that of the iPad 2 and is as capable as any Android tablet on the market. This 1.2GHz dual core machine offers an array of specifications many tablets twice its price would be delighted with and is often bundled with a voucher code. The 9.7 inch tablet plays back films in high quality, offers web browsing as well as this it can also be used for productivity tasks and comes with a capacitive touch screen. For those who are often tempted to purchase a Chinese tablet - this is a far more complete option from the biggest computer manufacturer in the world.Samsung Galaxy 10.1After having undergone a number of legal battles the Samsung Tablet seems to be in the open. The device is the true iPad rival and comes with the innovative Android 3.0 and is soon expected to be updated to the yet unreleased Android 4.0.This tablet comes with a 1Ghz dual core processor and is more than capable of keeping up with the iPad. The Android operating system offers a wide range of apps, that is catching up with the Apple tablet. It is also a design classic and though it bears resemblance to the iPad 2 it is a distinct design of its own.Samsung have ensured the Galaxy has the slimmest body on the market, which makes it ideal to use as a reader, as well as for watching movies or browsing on. The device doesn't have DLNA for media streaming, though is certainly one of the best tablets on offer with discount codes this Christmas.Amazon Kindle FireThough not just yet released, the Amazon Kindle Fire looks like it could really shake things up. The tablet, which is based on the BlackBerry Playbook and has a modified Google Android Operating System comes with a dual core chip, a 7ionch screen and a very low price - around $199 in the USA - about 150 Euros. This device is set to come bundled with a large amount of Amazon Cloud memory and many think a subscription each year allows downloading of all the books, films and music you want for a set fee. This would be the game changer and may push the Amazon to rival the iPad 2 - only time will tell - expect release around Christmas time.