Gadget of the Year 2011 - Tablets

Tablets have got to be one of the hottest trends of 2011, and what year it has been for this once niche segment. If you look at the market today, you’ll find tablets in various sizes and different price points, there’s something for everyone. While manufacturers dabbled a bit with Windows-based tablets, late last year that now seems like it was just a stop-gap to their main focus, Android tablets. They came in droves right after CES and till now, show no signs of stopping. We’ve tested almost every tablet in the market today and it’s time to rack up the scores. Without further ado let’s countdown to the 'Tablet of the year', starting with the second runner up.Second Runner Up - Reliance 3G TabReliance’s 3G Tab was a real surprise package offering a good feature set for a very affordable price. The only little niggle we had with it was the slightly slower processor and the fact that it was locked into Reliance’s 3G network, but apart from that, it was quite the performer. The 800MHz processor didn’t rear its ugly head too often and Gingerbread ensured a smooth overall experience. While video playback top out at 720p, Reliance have included a Dolby support for the video and audio player, which we feel is a fair trade off. We also quite liked the battery life of this tab. Overall, for a little over 10K, you could have a very usable, 3G tablet for work or play, which has earned it a spot in our list today. Click here for full story