1. 三星Galaxy Tab

1. Samsung Galaxy Tab

Let's start with the smallest. The Samsung Galaxy Tab is one of three entries on this list with a 7-inch screen – about the size of a paperback novel. While not quite pocket-size, the Tab is perfect for purses or briefcases.

让我们先从屏幕最小的开始说起。三星Galaxy Tab是此榜单中三个屏幕尺寸为7英寸中的一款,相当于一本平装书籍的大小。虽说还不到口袋大小,但是放在公文包里还是非常合适的。

The tablet runs on Google's Android operating system, and connects to the 3G network of most major wireless providers. 

这款平板电脑配备了Android操作系统,可以连接到大多数主要无线服务供应商的3G网络。

屏幕尺寸:7英寸
操作系统:Android2.2
价格:249美元+入网合同,裸机599美元
网络:Sprint,Verizon,T - Mobile和AT&T
可用:现在

2. 黑莓PlayBook

2. BlackBerry PlayBook

Another pint-sized tablet that still packs a punch.

另一个麻雀虽小五脏俱全的例子。

The BlackBerry PlayBook will be coming out sometime this year. Rather than use Android or IOS, this tablet runs a custom QNX operating system, which should give it an undeniable BlackBerry feel. The tablet, packed with a speedy 1 GHz dual-core processor, is estimated to weigh less than a pound. It will have front-and rear-facing cameras, perfect for both taking snapshots and video conferencing.

黑莓即将在今年推出平板电脑PlayBook,这款电脑并非使用Android或者IOS系统,而是使用黑莓自主研发的QNX操作系统。PlayBook配有1 GHz双核处理器,重量不到一磅。前后都配有摄像头,适用于拍照以及视频会议。

屏幕尺寸:7英寸
操作系统:黑莓操作系统
价格:尚未公布
网络:模型只能连线上网,发售版将支持4G网络
可用:2011年春季

3. 戴尔Streak 7

3. Dell Streak 7

The last of our 7-inch tablets has less of a clear identity. The Galaxy Tab boasts brilliant picture quality in a petite frame. The PlayBook brings BlackBerry business sense to tablets. And the Dell Streak 7 falls somewhere in between.

最后一款7英寸屏的平板电脑不如前两款清晰。三星的Galaxy Tab拥有高清显示能力;黑莓的PlayBook保持了其一贯的商业特色。而戴尔的Streak 7则是在这两方面均中规中矩。

Dell's tablet runs the Android's 2.2 operating system, with the ability to upgrade – important for keeping your tablet on the cutting edge.

戴尔Streak 7使用Android 2.2操作系统,有升级功能,让你的平板电脑不落后于时代。

The front-facing camera allows for live video chat. The Streak enjoys Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections with a battery life of 5-6 hours.

前方的摄像头支持视频聊天,并且支持Wi-Fi以及蓝牙功能,电池寿命为5-6小时。

屏幕尺寸:7英寸
操作系统:Andriod2.2
价格:$ 199+入网合同; 裸机$ 499
网络:T - Mobile公司
可用:现在

4. LG的G-Slate

4. The LG G-Slate

Just slightly smaller than an iPad, the 8.9-inch G-Slate is the first on our list to feature Google's next-gen OS. The G-Slate will come with Android 3.0 Honeycomb. Google has designed this new software specifically for tablets – and the features are impressive.

比iPad小一点的是8.9英寸屏的G-Slate,在此榜单中是第一款使用Andriod3.0的平板电脑。谷歌还专门为这款平板电脑设计了新软件,相信势必很有特色。

Also, Google purists take note: While many phone- and tablet-makers tweak Android's interface to make the devices feel unique, the G-Slate will come with "pure Honeycomb." No adjustments. No fiddling. Only the original code – just the way Google intended it.

并不像其他平板电脑商家试图改造Android系统使之看上去更具有特色,G-Slate将会原汁原味的呈现谷歌的系统设计。

The LG tablet will have T-Mobile's 4G and Wi-Fi capability. This will be the second tablet released by Google.

LG的G-Slate将支持T-Mobile公司的4G网络以及wifi,这将是谷歌公司发布的第二款平板电脑。

屏幕尺寸:8.9英寸
操作系统:Android 3.0
价格:尚未公布
网络:T - Mobile公司
可用:待定

5. iPad

5. iPad

Yes, there were tablet computers before the iPad, but this is the one that started the current craze.

没错,在iPad出现前就已经有了平板电脑的身影,但却是iPad掀起了如今这股平板电脑的风潮。

The battery life runs up to about 10 hours. There have been reports that an iPad 2 is already in production – and that an smaller "iPad 3" is on the way.

iPad的电池寿命长达10小时左右。如今iPad第二代已经发布,屏幕更小的ipad3也有可能面世。

屏幕尺寸:9.7英寸
操作系统:苹果公司iOS
价格:499美元以上
网络:AT&T公司
可用:现在

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6. 惠普TouchPad

6. HP TouchPad

Set to be released this summer, the HP TouchPad will run an updated version of webOS. It has a front-facing webcam for live video calling. The TouchPad will be running on a Wi-Fi connection along with Bluetooth.

惠普公司预计在今年夏天发布的TouchPad配备先进的webOS,以及前置摄像头,可以用于视屏电话。同时,TouchPad也支持Wi-Fi和蓝牙功能。

屏幕尺寸:9.7英寸
操作系统:webOS
价格:尚未公布
网络:只能Wifi上网
可用:2011年夏季

7. 摩托罗拉 Xoom

7. Motorla Xoom

The Motorla Xoom tablet runs on Android 3.0 Honeycomb - Google's latest mobile OS, developed specifically for tablets. And the doubled-up processor makes multitasking a breeze. No word, however, on what all this speed will do to the battery life. Expect a thorough review once the tablet arrives this winter.

摩托罗拉Xoom配备最新的Android 3.系统,专为平板电脑所设计。在双核处理器的运作下速度不是问题。但是这款平板电脑的待机时间目前还不得而知。预计明年年初才会上市。

屏幕尺寸: 0.1英寸
操作系统:Android3.0
价格:尚未公布
网络:Verizon公司
现有:明年2月左右

8. 东芝Tablet

8. Toshiba Tablet

The Toshiba Tablet will run Android 3.0. The slate will have Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and front-and-rear facing cameras. Unlike other tabs, this one comes equipped with USB ports, plus HDMI and a mini-USB port.

东芝Tablet将运行Android 3.0操作系统。支持Wi-Fi,蓝牙,前后均配有摄像头。和其他平板电脑不同,这款Tablet将配备USB接口,以及HDMI甚至一个微型USB端口。

屏幕尺寸:10.1英寸
操作系统:Android3.0
价格:499美元
网络:只支持无线上网
可用:春天

9. JooJoo

9. JooJoo

Poor JooJoo. Originally called the CrunchPad, its two corporate parents had a messy divorce in 2009. They're still in court fighting over the 12.1-inch tablet.

可怜的JooJoo。这款原来叫作CrunchPad的平板电脑,其两家公司在2009年闹上了法庭。直到现在他们仍旧在对这款电脑的所有权争论不休。

ccording to its current owner, Fusion Labs, the JooJoo will be released sometime this year and the price is set at $499. It will run on the open-source Linux operating system, and has a very large display screen with a front-facing camera.

根据其现在的“监护人”Fusion Labs称,JooJoo将在今年发布,价格预定为499美元。它将运行Linux开源操作系统,并且有一个宽大的显示屏以及前置摄像头。

JooJoo runs on Wi-fi and Bluetooth. It lasts up to 5 hours on battery.

JooJoo支持Wi-fi以及蓝牙功能,待机时间为5小时。

屏幕尺寸:12.1英寸
网络:只支持无线
价格:499美元
操作系统:Linux
可用:2011

10. 华硕Eee Slate

10. ASUS Eee Slate

With a 12.1-inch multi-touch display, the oversized ASUS Eee Slate runs on Windows 7 and has a 2-megapixel camera on the front that supports video chat.

有着12.1英寸的显示屏,超大型的华硕Eee Slate运行Win7操作系统,拥有一个200万像素的摄像头。支持视屏聊天。

The Eee comes with Bluetooth keyboard for easier typing. All together, the Eee can quickly transform from portable media hub to stationary productivity machine.

Eee Slate包括一款可以跟屏幕合在一起的蓝牙键盘,合体之后就是一台精巧的笔记本。

屏幕尺寸:12.1英寸
操作系统:Win7
价格:999美元
网络:只支持无线上网
可用:春天

11. 2011是山寨之年?

“山寨”用英语怎么说?

那么多款平板电脑(tablet PC),想必大家看得已经有点眼花缭乱了吧。这里面,是谁最先推出,谁在之后效仿改进呢?我们习惯把这些长得很像的东西叫做“山寨”,在英语中就是用“copycat”来表示。其原意是“模仿者”的意思,那我们现在常说的,不就是山寨了嘛^^