Apple has touched a new market with its iPad device, which are mid-sized tablet PC adding features of smartphone, eBook reader and computer. So far, tablet part has been under-performing payable to high prices and restricted functionality; these are overtaking by normal laptops. Therefore, iPad may not have much competition from other computer dealers.
Google’s Initiative
After launching its own branded ‘superphone’, called Nexus One, Google has also platform its tablet based on the Chrome OS, which may fret Apple. It is expected that the Chrome-based tablets would suggest attractive features and different web based apps that may affect Apple iPad sales.
Here, the feature discusses few enhancements in the Chrome-based tablet, which may pose a threat to Apple’s iPad.
1. Google’s tablet is for multitasking
Apple has legacy to design products that are complete and the devices for the outlook. But, Google also works hard to give excellent creations. Google will present multi-tasking in its tablet, which is missing in iPad.
2. Web-based apps
Opposing to the Apple's iPhone OS in iPad, Google is expected to bring its tablet on Web-based OS; bringing in bunch of new features. Among the new features, Google's tablet is expected to come up with off-site storage of data that can be accessed from anyplace provisionally, net is present. More, users can also advantage features of cloud computing on the Google devices.
3. The Web Is the App Store
For iPad, Apple App Store has to come with apps and it is probable that it would offer over 140,000 applications; though, for Google's tablet Web is the app store.
4. Ubiquity is the key
Apple’s OS is only available to iPad, while users can opt from multiple dealers bringing in Chrome based devices. Many options would also invite a competition within the same OS popularity running on several devices. At the similar time, $499 for an iPad is a great price, but lack of 3G and small HDD will force users to make a move to Chrome tablets.
5. Chrome Operating System for light weight systems
Chrome OS could not contend with Windows 7 or Mac OS X. But, it is appropriate for netbooks and tablets, which appears with basic functionality like Web surfing and basic document editing. Simply like Android platform, Chrome based devices can also propose multi touch options, which can match the outstanding multi touch experience of Apple’s iPhone.



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