The document provides information on Android versions and their usage statistics, compares different tablet models, and recommends various apps for tasks like office productivity, file transfer, mobile security, browsing, and media consumption to help users get the most out of their tablets. It also lists several resources for researching tablets and getting personal recommendations from other users on popular models like the Amazon Kindle Fire, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, Google Nexus, and Acer Iconia A200.

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Tablets & Apps
Android Versions
Statistics are based on the number of devices
http://developer.android.com/about/dashboards/index.html
that accessed Google Play between
http://www.androidcentral.com/android-versions
July 16-August 1
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history
# Codename Dist
1.5 Cupcake .2%
Tablet Comparison (see back) 1.6 Donut .5%
2.1 Éclair 4.2%
Tips 2.2 FroYo 15.5%
Figure out what you want to use it for 2.3 Gingerbread 60.6%
& how much you want to spend 3.x Honeycomb 2.3%
4.0.x Ice Cream Sandwich 15.9%
There will be trade-offs: Do your research
4.1 Jelly Bean .8%
& look for tablets that fit in your price range
Apps
Office Productivity
 King Office (Free) – basic functionality
 http://www.kingsoftstore.com/kingsoft-office-freeware.html
 Smart Office (9.99) MS Office Compatible
 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.picsel.tgv.app.smartoffice&hl=en
File Transfer
 Software Data Cable – Transfers files from phone or tablet to PC
 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lyy.softdatacable&hl=en
 Dropbox
 2GB Cloud Storage w/ sync (can add space for free by referring others)
 https://www.dropbox.com/
 SugarSync
 5GB Cloud storage
 Kindle Fire App
 https://www.sugarsync.com/sync_comparison.html
Mobile Security
 LookOut Mobile Security ($2.99/Month or $29.99/Yr)
 https://www.mylookout.com/premium
 Offers remote wipe
 Scans websites and links, blocks phishing and malware sites
Browsers
 Dolphin Browser
 https://play.google.com/store/search?q=dolphin+browser&c=apps
 Sonar: Use voice to search internet and on social networks
 Gestures: Create personal gesture to access websites
 Google Chrome
 https://play.google.com/store/search?q=chrome+browser&c=apps
Media Consumption
 Flipboard
 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flipboard.app&feature=nav_result#?t=W10
 Read social media and news feeds like a magazine
 Great way to consume information

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Resources for research
CNet Tablet Comparison (Links to reviews)
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20037960-1/cnet-looks-at-current-and-upcoming-tablets/
Tablet Comparison (includes Specs, but not features)
http://www.tabletpccomparison.net/
Wikipedia Tablet Comparison (user submitted, but includes specs & features)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_tablet_computers
Personal experiences of Techies
Amazon Kindle Fire Samsung Galaxy Tab 2
Google Nexus Acer Iconia A200