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Everyday, you probably here news about new tablets coming out in the market and you begin to wonder, which tablet is actually the best? Many people have different opinions as to which it is – some say it’s Apple’s iPad, others say it’s Samsung’s Galaxy Tab, and there are some who claim that they’re all not worth your money. So instead of picking out one, we have here the top 5 tablet PC options on the market today. Take a look at their features and flaws, and pick out the one that matches what you’re looking for.

Apple iPad
You can’t start this top 5 list without mentioning the iPad first – the genesis that started this whole craze with tablet PC’s. With the release of the iPad3 putting the whole world on its toes, Apple sure has a lot to offer when it comes to features. The iPad is designed for any type of person – the student, the businessman, the doctor, the CEO, etc. It’s features are capable of supporting business, education as well as entertainment needs.

Perhaps more popular than the iPad are the apps that it has to offer – these apps range from educational, blogging, and business-related apps to name a few. The iPad 3, the latest version of the iPad, comes with a Wireless Bluetooth 4.0 Technology as well as a 5-megapixel camera.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
Although this isn’t as popular as the iPad, the Galaxy Tab is certainly earning a reputation of its own. Lightweight, thin and stylish, this tablet can certainly give the iPad a run for its money. And, it has something new to bring to the table – it boasts of a 2-megapixel front camera, and a 3-megapixel back camera. With its 1280×800 resolution, it’s as close to the iPad as you will get. This is a perfect option if you want an iPad but your budget just won’t fit.

Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime
Another tablet that once again used the iPad2 as its blueprint. This tablet is even thinner than the iPad, but still has a micro-SD and Micro-HMDI support. As opposed to the previous two, this has an 8-megapixel camera. As an added accessory, you can purchase a keyboard dock to make typing easier.

Amazon Kindle Fire
Although it’s not exactly like the iPad, it does boast of a 7-inch touch screen as well as around 8 GB of storage. Besides, it’ll cost you only $199, a lot less than the iPad. It might not have apps, but it’s perfect for watching movies, listening to songs, reading books, and basically everything else that Amazon has to offer.

Barnes and Noble Book Tablet
Although this might not be the tablet for app-lovers, it’s perfect for the bookworms out there. It has a 7-inch touch screen, built-in WiFi as well as over 16 GB in storage. You can directly store your books and magazines in your tablet after purchasing from your nearest Barnes and Noble. Aside from that, the Nook Store also offers a lot of apps. However, it has no GPS, Bluetooth and camera. You’ll also have limited access to the Android Market.

When you’re just starting a new business there’s lots to think about, you’ve probably already got an idea of what you’re going to be selling but how are you going to sell it? There are several things every new business needs regardless of what you’re doing and where you’re selling.

Brand Identity

The first thing you’re going to need is a brand identity and this needs to be consistent across everything you do. This identity needs to be more than just a logo; it needs to be a consistent use of fonts, colours and your logo. Don’t pick a standard image or use clip art, your logo needs to be 100% original and it needs to be Copy Right protected too. The same goes for your colour, don’t pick one of the standard options, pick something you’ve customised and make sure you use that same colour across all your branding. If you’ve got the budget it’s recommended you invest in a professional design company and work with them to create something you’re going to be proud to use.

Website

Now you know what your business looks like on paper you can get your marketing done and the first thing you need to consider is a website. A website is about more than just showing what you sell, it’s about showing why you’re the best at what you sell and what gives you that edge over your competitors and it’s also a way for your customers to get in touch with you. This is not something you want to cut corners with so if you’re not tech savvy it’s essential you get a professional web agency to do this for you, no matter how easy out the box solutions look on TV. Remember to make sure your website continues your branding by using the fonts, logos and colours you’ve already selected.

Print Marketing

Even if you’re planning on conducting all your business online you’re still going to need some print marketing even if it’s just a set of business cards and letter headed paper. If you’re sending anything out via post adding a complement slip adds a nice touch and an air of professionalism. If you’re going to be attending trade shows or networking events you’re going to need to have a set of business cards on hand. You never know where or when you might meet a potential customer so always have your details printed somewhere accessible. Your business cards are an extension of your brand so like the website always spent the extra cash for a set of high quality professional business cards. Always check the review of any printing companies you use, Vista Print, Moo Printing and Solopress are some of the more reputable printing companies in the UK.

Networking Events

Most large towns and cities will have local networking events where local business professionals get together. Obviously you’re not going to want to do too much socialising with your competitors but other business people are going to be able to recommend you even if they don’t use your services themselves. Most people would rather recommend someone they’ve met personally and this is also a great opportunity to start handing round some of those business cards. When you are looking to get the word out about your new business don’t forget to let your friends and family know. Even if they’re not your primary target audience, like the networking, they’ll be able to help spread the word of mouth.

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