Tablets have evolved from being an optional device to being a must-have device in a person's life either in business or personal dealings. Many companies have noticed this sudden shift as various tablet models are being manufactured and marketed in the market.

Apple is considered as the biggest player in the tablet market and it still holds the dominant position in regards to their line of tablets. According to a research report done by Forrester, Apple has 73% of all tablet sales in the market. The success of their newest tablet known as the "new iPad" also proves the company's hold in the tablet market. Though it seems like Apple is still ranked as number one, many experts believe that Android tablets are proving to be a worth alternative for users who are looking for a cheaper yet suitable substitute for Apple tablets.

PCMag.com recently released a list of "The 10 Best Android Tablets" that users could consider when purchasing Android tablets. Here are the tablets included in the list:

Amazon Kindle Fire - US$199

The Amazon Kindle Fire is a 7-inch tablet and its primary function is being an e-reader but with added features. Specifications of Kindle Fire include 1GHz dual-core processor, 512MB of RAM, Wi-Fi capability, and USB 2.0. It has 8GB storage capacity (6GB for user content) and Android 2.3 Gingerbread for its OS. Amazon recently announced new software updates that users would really appreciate. Kindle Fire also has a free storage and access feature for a wide range of Amazon contents like music, books, videos, TV shows, and more.

Acer Iconia Tab A100 - US$329 (8GB) and US$349 (16GB)

Acer Iconia Tab A100 was released last April 2011 and many experts consider this Android tablet as a "good deal" for its price. It has a 7-inch screen size with 600 x 1024 pixels LCD capacitive touchscreen. It has dimensions of 195 x 117 x 13.1 mm and weighs around 450 g. It also has Dual-core 1GHz Cortex-A9 with Nvidia Tegra 2 T20, 1GB of RAM, microSD option up to 32GB, and 5MP primary camera. As for its OS, it is currently running with Android Honeycomb but it can be upgraded to Android 4.0 or Android ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich).

Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime - US$499 (32GB) and US$599 (64GB)

Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime is considered as a "high-end" tablet because of its advanced specifications. It has a display size of 10.4x7.1 inches and comes in silver or purple color. It has a MicroUSB slot, MicroSD card slot (left side), and standard 3.5mm headset jack on the right. It also has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capability. The Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime is noted for being fast due to its quad-core Tegra 3 technology with 1GHz each. It has 2 cameras, one 8MP camera located at the back panel and 1MP camera placed in front. It has an impressive 32GB for storage and could store more due to its microSD built-in slot. The Eee Pad utilizes Android 3.2 Honeycomb as its OS which can be possibly upgraded to Android ICS. This tablet can turn into a netbook if the user would opt to use a laptop dock.

Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet - US$249 (16GB)

The Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet is a 7-inch tablet with 1024 X 600 High-Resolution Display. It has a height of 8.1 inches, width of 5 inches, and depth of .48 inches. It weighs around 14.1 ounces. This tablet also has 1GHz dual-core processor, 16GB of storage and 1GB of RAM. It is said to be capable of nine hours' worth of video playback or 11.5 hours of e-reading on a single battery charge. Experts consider its hardware as one of the best in Android tablets and its low selling price is also a factor to be considered.

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