The best second-best tablet
Source: http://Arstechnica.com
The Good:
- Many features of webOS—Just Type, threaded messaging, Pivot—make the TouchPad awesome to use
- Card interface makes it easy to manage open applications
- Internal hardware allows for smooth operation
- App selection is sizeable, and Pivot may encourage developers to pursue a spotlight that isn’t based on sales numbers
- Stereo speakers provide great sound
The Bad:
- Form factor is heavy and chunky-feeling
- On-screen is a little small to comfortably type on
- No rear camera or photo/video-taking applications
- Phone-optimized webOS apps can’t be enlarged
- Lack of external video options hinder it in a supplementary role, an increasingly popular use for tablets
The Ugly:
- Flash video performance is crippling and unacceptable
- The way opening apps and cards integrate can quickly create a mess on the homescreen
