Toshiba Folio 100 vs. Apple iPad - Another Android vs. iOS Slate Fight
Following a trail blazed by both Apple and Samsung, Toshiba - supposedly leading innovation - had recently unveiled Toshiba Folio 100. Folio 100 is a 10" slate that features an 'intuitive graphical interface developed by Toshiba -- running on top of Android 2.2 Froyo'.
TechPinas' Apple iPad vs. Toshiba Folio 100 Definitive Comparison Table
It appears Folio 100 has better specs than the iPad; But I wonder if it delivers wonderfully in the flesh. Off hand, I'm inclined to think this one's for the hardcore Toshiba fans.
I hope to get hold of a review unit soon. But really, I won't hold my breath for it.
TechPinas' Apple iPad vs. Toshiba Folio 100 Definitive Comparison Table
Revised, as of September 2, 2010 --
Detail/Feature | Apple iPad | Toshiba Folio 100 |
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Screen Size | 9.7 inches, 4:3 1024 x 768 resolution | 10.1 inches, WSVGA 1,024 x 600 resolution |
Dimensions and Weight | 242.8 x 189.7 x 13.4mm, weighs 680g | 281 x 181 x 14mm, weighs 760g |
Screen Type | TFT, Capacitive - Supports Multi-touch | TFT, Capacitive - Supports Multi-touch |
E-book Client | Yes, iBooks App | Yes, via various Android Apps (Aldiko, etc.) |
Phone function | No | Yes, video calls via Fring |
Camera | No | Yes, Front-facing 1.3 megapixel camera |
Operating System | iPhone OS 3.2 | Android 2.2 Froyo Toshiba's new graphical interface for slates |
CPU | 1Ghz Apple A4 | NVIDIA Tegra 2 |
Internal storage | 16, 32, 64 GB | 16 GB |
Expandable storage | Yes, (but only via optional dongle) | yes, MicroSD card slot supports up to 32GB |
HDMI Port | No, (possible via VGA to HDMI adapter) | Yes |
USB 2.0 | Yes (but only via optional dongle) | Yes |
3G | Yes, HSDPA, 3.6 Mbps | Yes |
Wifi | 802.11a/b/g/n | 802.11 b/g/n |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology | Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology |
Internet Browser | Mobile Safari, etc. | Android Browser, etc. |
Adobe Flash Support | No | Yes |
Apps | iPad apps via iTunes (250,000 apps currently available) | Android apps via Android Market (100,000 apps currently available) |
Multi-tasking | No | Yes |
Battery life | 10 hours 1 month of standby | 7 hours (65% web browsing, 10% video playback, 25% standby) ?? |
Price | $499 - $829 | 399 Euros or $513.87 with current conversion |
Release date/Availability | April 2010 for Wifi-only version, May 2010 for 3G version (Not yet officially out in the Philippines) | Q4 2010 in Europe, Middle East and Africa |
It appears Folio 100 has better specs than the iPad; But I wonder if it delivers wonderfully in the flesh. Off hand, I'm inclined to think this one's for the hardcore Toshiba fans.
I hope to get hold of a review unit soon. But really, I won't hold my breath for it.
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